This is a magisterial study of the interface between prisons and the law.' Stephen Shaw, Prisons and Probation Ombudsman, from his foreword.
'This is the most up to date and authoritative guide to prisoners' rights and the prison system. It is superbly written and organised and is, in my view, essential for anyone who works with prisoners.' Andrew Sperling, Solicitor.
'This is the most comprehensive text on prison law, concise and accessible and written with the overarching theme that people deprived of their liberty for whatever reason should be treated with humanity.' Matthew Evans, managing solicitor, Prisoners' Advice Service.
Prisoners: law and practice critically analyses the duties the state has to those in detention and provides thorough coverage of all the relevant domestic and international case-law, legislation, policies and guidance. It is set out in an accessible and practical way. The book follows the path of a prisoner through the custodial process from reception at prison, via the issues of categorisation and allocation, prison conditions and rights while detained, to the various mechanisms for release.
The routes for challenging adverse decisions are considered in the context in which they arise, and in addition there is a thorough chapter on the remedies available to prisoners. Relevant law is reproduced in the appendices.
Contents include:
Legal framework
Starting the sentence
Serving a prison sentence
Living conditions
Healthcare, suicide prevention and deaths in custody
Contact with the outside world
Security issues
Discipline
Release - indeterminate sentences
Release - fixed-term sentences
Remedies
Prisoners: law and practice is essential reading for lawyers, advisers and prisoners and their families. With its focus on the practice as well as the law, this book is also an invaluable guide for all those working within prisons and for the Prison Service and related bodies.
The authors
Simon Creighton and Hamish Arnott are leading practitioners in the field of prison law.
To purchase please select the appropriate link below, if buying for an inmate there is a £5 discount and the book must be delivered by us direct to their prison address.
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